My dog, a 6 month old husky shepherd lab mix, ate a wooden knob off of my nightstand and I believe she chewed it and swallowed it. The screw fell back into the drawer itself (thank god) but I cannot locate the knob so I believe she ate it. She seems completely normal. No loss in appetite, normal behavior, no vomiting. Should I take her to a vet? She’s still super chipper and acting like a puppy. I don’t know how long it has been missing either. (Had to have been a day maybe two)

Updated On March 19th, 2024

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 3 days old | 55 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Thank you for contacting Petcoach (now Boop) with your question about Ellie! Oh no, that's not good, but it is good she didn't eat the screw. Given that you think it may have been a day or two since she ate it, and because she is acting normally, I'd just keep an eye on her for now. If she starts vomiting, stops eating or has a loss of appetite, has diarrhea, blood in her poop, starts acting lethargic, and/or has any other concerning behavior, then I would take her into the vet right away. I would monitor her over the next week to be safe. I hope this helps!

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